Season 3: Fire vs. Saint has begun.
We’ll be dropping new information and fun goodies on a regular basis, starting with the musical single for The Ecstasy of Gold Suite!
Note: It’s a bit ridiculous that I even have to say this, but the references to “in your soul” in the lyrics do NOT refer to the subliminal itself, but rather a philosophical exploration of the dichotomy between the pursuit of material wealth and the effect the relentless pursuit of such can have on the inner life.
One of the strategies we like to use is to plug the lyrics into ChatGPT, asking it to deeply interpret the lyrics thematically, allowing us to see if we’ve expressed the idea properly. I’ve included that interpretation later in the thread underneath the lyrics.
As for EoG itself – we’re open to hearing your ideas, insights and reactions thus far. EoG, while still 100% primarily focused on helping you develop wealth to higher levels, will serve as the comprehensive wealth focused subliminal audio title available. It will help you dig deeper than ever into any and all issues you have with generating wealth, help you uncover all motivations toward generating wealth, as well as all blockages, allowing you to transcend them both and find true fulfillment through your wealth generation efforts.
THE ECSTASY OF GOLD SUITE
I said hey baby, we should spend that cash
let’s go drop it super fast
I know you’re gonna earn it back with class
Ain’t nowhere you can’t go
once you’ve tasted this gold
we’ll never let it go
We’ll never let it go
it’s like ecstasy
or heresy against society
can’t nothing describe it
and i ain’t lying
when i say that we should
never let this go
never let this go
It’s an ecstasy of gold
And baby we should never let this go
It’s the ecstasy of gold
And I just swim in your soul
And I just swim in your soul
What belongs to you is yours
Come claim your kingdom
I’m down on fours
It’s just a tease
Ain’t nothing in life that’s free
This gold, it bleeds
It’s living and it breathes
It flows into your heart from me
can’t nothing describe it
and i ain’t lying
when i say that we should never
let this go
It’s an ecstasy of gold
And baby we should never let this go
It’s the ecstasy of gold
And I just swim in your soul
And I just swim in your soul
This gold, it bleeds
It’s living and it breathes
It flows into your heart from me
can’t nothing describe it
and i ain’t lying
when i say that we should never
let this go
It’s an ecstasy of gold
And baby we should never let this go
It’s the ecstasy of gold
And I just swim in your soul
And I just swim in your soul
[Second Part: To the beat of the “LOVE BOMB” single]
Let’s go to space
I’ll put my faith in you
To lead the way
To a light and a truth
We shouldn’t wait
I can make it up to you
You ever wonder 'bout the price of making gold
ever wondered if it’s worth it
ever thought about your soul
i know, shit ain’t for free
gotta pay just to breathe
and everything you see
costs a buck twenty
but mama never said no lies
she said money is a high
it’s a feeling without limits
you can’t buy it
you can’t steal it
it’ll make you fly
and we really need it right?
so, let’s make that money 'til the day we die
but what happens if we’ve lived a lie?
but what happens if we’ve lived a lie?
so make that money
but spend it right
so baby spend it right
let’s make that money
let’s save some lives
let’s make that money
let’s save some lives
i know, you don’t wanna to hear this
but we can work all week and pop bottles on the weekend
you want the ladies dropping panties at the parties
and the supercars with tan vixens, blissful isn’t it?
it doesn’t hurt to give your fellow man a taste
of the ecstasy of gold, and let him plead his case
'cuz you’re a hero, and the gold is something inner
something purer, you’re not a sinner, can I move nearer
to that place where I’m a winner
I want it all, the cars and the clothes but I also
wanna save a life
so make that money
but spend it right
It’s the ecstasy of gold
and I just live in your soul
so make that money, baby
make that money but spend it right
it’s the ecstasy of gold
and I just live in your soul
so make that money, baby
make that money but spend it right
Lyrics Interpretation (as provided by ChatGPT):
“The Ecstasy of Gold” captures the seductive allure of wealth, contrasting its intoxicating power with moral and existential dilemmas. The song oscillates between hedonistic enjoyment of money and a deeper reflection on its cost, both material and spiritual. Here’s a deeper analysis:
Theme 1: Seduction of Wealth
The opening lines introduce a tone of excitement and extravagance:
“Hey baby, we should spend that cash, let’s go drop it super fast, I know you’re gonna earn it back with class.”
The speaker invites their partner to embrace the fast life, trusting that they can easily recoup any money spent. There’s a carefree, almost reckless energy to this proposition, as if money has no limits and is eternally renewable—perhaps symbolic of the belief that wealth, once attained, offers endless possibilities. This leads to the titular concept, the “ecstasy of gold,” likening the sensation of wealth to an addictive, euphoric experience:
“It’s like ecstasy or heresy against society.”
Wealth, in this context, defies societal norms or limits, as if those who possess it are above traditional rules.
Theme 2: Spiritual and Moral Undertones
Beneath the surface celebration of wealth, the song presents deeper questions about its spiritual consequences. The imagery in:
“This gold, it bleeds. It’s living and it breathes. It flows into your heart from me.”
suggests that wealth is not an inanimate object, but something alive, something with its own influence over the person who holds it. This anthropomorphization of gold introduces a moral ambiguity: while it gives power, it also has a life of its own, perhaps implying that wealth can take control of one’s soul.
Gold’s life-like qualities—its ability to bleed and breathe—suggest that wealth is not neutral. It has agency, affecting the person who wields it. The song implies that once gold enters the heart, it can’t be extricated, further emphasizing the inescapable, addictive nature of wealth. This connects to the recurring theme of ecstasy, where wealth becomes an experience that is felt viscerally, not just intellectually.
The repetition of:
“can’t nothing describe it, and I ain’t lying when I say that we should never let this go”
underscores the addictive nature of wealth. There’s an acknowledgment that the speaker understands its power, but also a lack of clarity or comprehension of its true nature—despite the speaker’s assertions, they struggle to fully articulate what wealth truly does to a person.
Theme 3: The Price of Wealth
The song transitions from celebration to reflection:
“You ever wonder 'bout the price of making gold, ever wondered if it’s worth it, ever thought about your soul.”
Here, the ecstasy of gold becomes a double-edged sword. The speaker questions whether the pursuit of wealth is truly fulfilling or if it costs more than it’s worth. There’s a realization that:
“Shit ain’t for free, gotta pay just to breathe, and everything you see costs a buck twenty.”
This line shifts the tone from carefree indulgence to a more cynical view of life’s inherent costs. The pursuit of wealth becomes a necessity, rather than a choice, and the speaker seems to wrestle with whether the material world—defined by the need to pay for even basic survival—can ever offer true satisfaction.
This line reveals the existential crisis at the heart of the song. The speaker is forced to confront the possibility that in chasing wealth, they may be losing something far more valuable—their soul. This shift in tone introduces a moral tension, contrasting the ecstasy of gold with the emptiness that may lie beneath it. The speaker acknowledges that “shit ain’t for free”—a stark reminder that even the pursuit of material freedom comes with invisible chains.
The realization that “everything you see costs a buck twenty” suggests that in a world defined by money, nothing is sacred. Every action, every breath, has a price. This cynicism underscores the relentless nature of capitalism, where value is constantly measured in financial terms. The speaker begins to question whether the high of wealth is worth the moral and spiritual compromises required to attain it.
Theme 4: Contradictions and Inner Conflict
The song explores the paradox of wanting wealth for personal pleasure but also desiring to use it for good. The line:
“Let’s make that money but spend it right, let’s make that money, let’s save some lives”
introduces the idea that wealth, while powerful, can be wielded responsibly. The speaker seems to be in a moral tug-of-war, caught between the selfish enjoyment of money and a deeper yearning for purpose or redemption through altruism. They acknowledge the temptation of a lifestyle centered on excess:
“You want the ladies dropping panties at the parties and the supercars with tan vixens, blissful isn’t it?”
but quickly pivot to a more reflective tone, asking:
“What happens if we’ve lived a lie?”
The speaker wonders if the pursuit of wealth is an illusion—an empty promise of happiness that distracts from deeper truths.
Theme 5: Redemption and Purpose
As the song progresses, the speaker seeks a balance between personal enjoyment and moral integrity:
“It doesn’t hurt to give your fellow man a taste of the ecstasy of gold, and let him plead his case.”
This sentiment reflects a desire to share wealth and its pleasures with others, suggesting a path to redemption through generosity. The speaker envisions themselves as a potential hero, someone who can “save lives” through the responsible use of wealth. Yet, they still express the desire for personal success, admitting:
“I want it all, the cars and the clothes but I also wanna save a life.”
The final message suggests a complex relationship with wealth: it can corrupt, but it can also be used for good, provided it is “spent right.”
Conclusion: Duality of Wealth and Morality
“The Ecstasy of Gold” delves into the intoxicating effects of wealth while grappling with its moral implications. The speaker is torn between indulging in the pleasures of material success and seeking a higher purpose through responsible use of money. The refrain, “make that money but spend it right,” serves as a call to find balance—enjoy the fruits of wealth, but never lose sight of the soul’s integrity. This duality creates a tension that runs through the entire song, highlighting the complex, often conflicting, emotions tied to the pursuit and use of wealth.
